ROBERT WALTERS GLOBAL SALARY SURVEY 2015

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1 ROBERT WALTERS GLOBAL SALARY SURVEY 2015

2 CHINA In 2014 the Chinese Government implemented a shift away from pure manufacturing and infrastructure investment, and instead began to focus on hi-tech industry, strengthening the professional services and consumer sector and stimulating growth through exports. As a result of this reorientation we saw the establishment of research and development centres in China, more international professional services companies entering the market, and the expansion of luxury and retail brands in second-tier cities including Suzhou, Hangzhou, Nanjing and Chengdu resulting in an increase in recruitment activity. Looking across the economy as a whole, growth was widespread and we saw a positive outlook for the job market, with increasing confidence among employees and employers. With average GDP growth in the first three quarters reaching 7.4%, both professionals and employers expressed cautious optimism about future market prospects.

3 CHINA COUNTRY OVERVIEW A s a result of improving market conditions and business processes, top Chinese professionals now view Chinese multinationals as viable employment alternatives to larger foreign firms. focus on developing and enhancing their current employees skill sets, with the aim of delivering increased value for their business. Some companies began training their HR staff in people development and retention strategies, while others set out expectations for accounting and finance professionals to provide growth-oriented analysis. We expect this trend of internal up-skilling to continue in In 2014, this led to increased recruitment into Chinese e-commerce, automotive and healthcare companies. Local candidates also found opportunities in shared-service centres in Beijing and Shanghai as foreign companies continued to offshore their IT, HR, sourcing and accounting requirements. Hiring managers looking to attract top talent in the year ahead will need to meet market rates for basic salaries, increments and bonuses. Offering scope for career progression and promotion will also be critical, as this is the main driver for active job seekers within the Chinese market. Managers may also need to be more flexible in their requirements, focusing on a candidate s cultural fit and transferableskills potential. As consumer activity increased, demand for sales and marketing professionals increased in the retail and FMCG sectors. R&D specialists and consumer-savvy IT staff also became popular hiring choices to help with new product and business development respectively. In other areas we saw strong demand for internal audit and compliance professionals to help meet new regulatory requirements especially in financial services and banking. Candidates with domestic language skills and cultural compatibility were highly sought-after, as were senior managers with international experience who could help local companies with overseas expansion projects. Throughout the year managers struggled to recruit for traditional internal support functions such as HR, accounting and finance, where there was a shortage of well-rounded candidates. This led many companies to In 2015 we expect salaries to continue the trend seen in 2014, with 15-25% increments for job movers, and 6-8% increments for those who stay at their current company. Businesses are also likely to invest more in benefits, training and development in order to retain key staff as inflationary pressures continue and the cost of living goes up. In 2015, we expect 15-25% increments for job movers, and 6-8% increments for those who stay at their current company.

4 BEIJING ACCOUNTING & FINANCE Activity was brisk within the accounting and finance recruitment market in As stateowned and local companies continued to develop at a rapid pace, we saw increased hiring - especially in fast-growing sectors such as e-commerce and IT. An increasing number of successful stock market floats, especially within e-commerce and technology businesses, generated demand for finance directors with listing experience. We expect such professionals to be highly sought-after in 2015 as more firms consider listing. However, hiring could prove challenging due to a lack of talent in the local market. One notable change in 2014 was the tightening regulatory environment which compelled companies to put an unprecedented emphasis on internal audit and compliance. This led to a high demand for auditors, treasury analysts, compliance specialists and experts in local tax systems. We expect a continuation of this trend as companies expand teams in response to stricter regulation. In 2014, professionals moving jobs expected a 20% increase as local companies were aggressive in offering significant pay rises to attract talent. Those who stayed in their positions received around 10%. We expect a similar level of increments in To successfully recruit from a limited pool of talent in an extremely competitive market, hiring managers are advised to combine attractive salaries with assurance of longterm development opportunities within the organisation. Finance directors with listing experience will be in demand following successful stock market floats. Chief Financial Officer Finance Director Financial Controller Shared Services Manager FP&A Manager Treasury Manager Internal Audit Manager Tax Manager Finance Manager Accounting Manager Reporting Manager m m 750k - 1.5m 900k - 1.5m 550k - 1.2m 700k - 1.2m 600k - 1.0m 650k - 1.0m k k k k k k 450k - 1.1m 500k - 1.2m k k k k k k 303 Robert Walters Global Salary Survey 2015

5 BEIJING HUMAN RESOURCES The HR recruitment market was stable in 2014, with steady demand for HR professionals driven by replacement hiring. During the year, mergers and acquisitions activity, centred within manufacturing and technology, led to restructuring, which resulted both in redundancies and in increased demand for specific candidate profiles - for example, those with change management experience to handle integration issues. As companies focused on staff retention by designing development programmes and remuneration packages, there was particular demand for organisational development, organisational efficiency, and compensation and benefits specialists. We anticipate HR specialists remaining high on the recruitment agenda in While we do not expect aggressive expansion of HR teams in 2015, an increased focus on the HR function, particularly in specialist areas, will keep salaries buoyant. In 2014, jobmovers received 20% increases on average and we expect a similar level of increments in We have noticed that junior candidates are much more motivated by salary increases, so it will remain important for employers to offer competitive packages, whereas mid and senior-level candidates are more concerned with leadership style and company culture. An increased focus on the HR function, particularly in specialist areas, will keep salaries buoyant. HR Director Head of Compensation & Benefits Head of Resourcing Head of Organisational Development HR Manager Learning & Development Manager Recruitment Manager m m 800k m 800k - 1.3m 700k - 1.0m 800k - 1.0m 800k - 1.5m 800k - 1.5m k k k k k k Robert Walters Global Salary Survey

6 BEIJING MARKETING Companies were conservative when it came to growing their marketing teams in Global economic uncertainty led to fewer new positions being created but there was still stable demand for marketing professionals created by replacement hiring. A positive factor was foreign SMEs entering the market and hiring marketing specialists to expand their network and increase brand exposure. As businesses looked to build their brand, there was increased emphasis on strategic planning. This led to a growing need for marketing professionals able to combine a strong understanding of their sector with a strategic mindset. We expect employers to continue to look for these skill sets in 2015 as brand presence will remain a key focus. Most companies, especially multinationals, will also be looking for government relations specialists who can help develop connections with official departments. Finding experienced government relations specialists and marketing strategy planners will be a challenge for hiring managers in 2015 as there is a shortage of talent, particularly for professionals with local market knowledge and international experience. In this candidate short market, we expect employers to offer junior candidates competitive salaries with regular reviews. For mid and senior-level candidates the emphasis is on management quality and company culture. In terms of salaries, job-movers received increases of around 20% in 2014 and we expect a similar level of increments in Hiring managers face a challenging task finding government relations specialists and marketing strategy planners. Head of Marketing Marketing VP Marketing Director PR Director Marketing Manager Marketing Communications Manager PR Manager Digital Marketing Manager Retail Marketing Manager m m m m 800k - 1.2m 800k - 1.2m k k k k k k k k k k k k 305 Robert Walters Global Salary Survey 2015

7 BEIJING SALES With foreign SMEs continuing to enter and expand in the local market, we saw an increase in the recruitment of experienced sales professionals in The manufacturing, IT, energy, and B2B sectors were active, all hiring mid to senior-level sales professionals to help drive business growth. The retail sector also showed some improvement compared to 2013, with greater demand for sales professionals experienced in consumer channel development. We expect recruitment to remain buoyant in 2015, with talented professionals soughtafter as companies grow their sales teams in order to expand into new markets and ultimately increase profitability. In particular, we expect employers will continue to seek sales, business development and key account managers with a strong track record, industry knowledge, product experience and outstanding communication skills. However, demand for candidates with this range of experience and knowledge outstrips the supply. Hiring managers will need to offer compelling remuneration and benefits to secure top talent. We anticipate that employers will offer junior candidates attractive salaries together with the promise of regular pay reviews. Hiring managers are more likely to appeal to mid and senior-level candidates by emphasising factors such as career progression and leadership style as well as company culture. Salaries within the sales profession are largely dependent on the track record and experience of the specific candidate, but on average job-movers received a 20-30% increase in 2014 and we expect similar levels in We expect recruitment to remain buoyant in 2015, with talented professionals sought-after as companies grow their sales teams in order to expand into new markets. KEY TRENDS Foreign SMEs continued to enter the local market, driving the need for sales professionals to increase profitability. Recruitment remained buoyant in 2014 as companies grew sales teams to expand into new markets. Manufacturing, IT, energy and B2B sectors were active, hiring mid to senior-level sales professionals to drive business growth. The retail sector improved compared to 2013, with greater demand for sales professionals experienced in consumer channel development. Robert Walters Global Salary Survey

9 BEIJING SUPPLY CHAIN & QUALITY In 2014, hiring trends across the supply chain and quality market varied according to sector. The manufacturing industry slowed in Beijing, as more companies transferred operations to surrounding cities such as Tianjin and Hebei. We expect traditional manufacturing to continue to move out of Beijing and professionals in this sector may increasingly seek opportunities in other cities. In contrast to the slowdown in manufacturing, there were healthy hiring volumes in fastgrowing sectors such as e-commerce and IT, as well as increased hiring by state-owned and local companies as they continued to expand. Operational heads such as plant managers were in demand, as were environmental health & safety (EHS) professionals as companies paid more attention to health and safety standards. New product development was a noted theme, leading to an increased need for professionals such as design and field service engineers. In 2015 we envisage the market will develop in a similar fashion. IT and e- commerce will continue to be key growth sectors and companies will be looking for research and development as well as quality control professionals with strong technical backgrounds and communication skills. R&D, especially within the automotive sector, will still be active as the majority of R&D headquarters are still in Beijing. Hiring across high-demand areas will not be easy, however, as there is a shortage of technically-focused R&D professionals with good communication skills. In such a competitive market, employers will need to offer more than just increased salaries - wider job scopes and opportunities for career advancement will need to be highlighted to attract the best candidates. In 2014, job-movers expected a 20% increase as local companies offered significant pay rises and promising development opportunities to attract talent. Professionals in areas such as engineering R&D could even expect a 20-30% increase. Those who stayed in their positions received around 10%. We expect a similar level of increments in Professionals in areas such as engineering R&D could expect a 20-30% increase in We expect a similar level of increments in KEY TRENDS Manufacturing slowed in Beijing as more companies transferred operations to surrounding cities such as Tianjin and Hebei. There were healthy hiring volumes in fast-growing sectors and more positions created by state-owned and local companies as they continued to expand. R&D and quality professionals with strong technical backgrounds and communication skills remain highly sought-after. Operational heads such as plant managers and EHS professionals were in demand as companies paid more attention to health and safety standards. Robert Walters Global Salary Survey

11 NANJING ACCOUNTING & FINANCE The accounting and finance recruitment market saw rising activity in Headcount increased in the automotive and food production industries, while the expansion of shared services centers made junior and mid-level professionals key hiring priorities. Companies also remained cost-conscious, which created demand for mid and seniorlevel financial controllers and analysts. We expect these trends to continue in 2015, with ongoing growth in the automotive industry stimulating hiring activity, and budget control likely to remain a key issue for the majority of companies. In addition, new investments from component manufacturers in the aircraft and new energy vehicle sectors could generate demand for finance professionals. New infrastructure and IT projects in Nanjing may also increase recruitment momentum. We expect employers in 2015 to focus on technically proficient, mid to senior-level professionals with strong communication and English skills. We also anticipate that hiring managers within multinationals will come under pressure as local companies expand overseas and target professionals who have worked for global companies. However, both multinationals and local companies will struggle to hire financial controllers experienced in risk and cost control due to the short supply of talent. Competitive remuneration and retention bonuses aside, we expect companies in 2015 to provide abundant training options and emphasise career progression prospects for ambitious mid and senior-level professionals. After several years of big salary increments, we expect job-movers will receive 15-25% increases in compared to 15-30% in Those staying in their positions can still expect a 5-12% raise. After several years of big salary increments, we expect slightly lower increases in 2015 of 15-25%. Chief Financial Officer Finance Director Financial Controller Treasury Director Finance Manager Costing Manager Tax Manager Accounting Manager Financial Analysis Manager Internal Audit Manager m m 600k - 1.0m 600k - 1.1m k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k Robert Walters Global Salary Survey

12 NANJING ENGINEERING & OPERATIONS There was a noticeable increase in recruitment levels in the engineering and operations market in A stronger manufacturing sector led to higher demand for roles such as industrial engineers and the automotive industry remained the most active with a steady pipeline of projects. Overall recruitment in Nanjing was consistent in 2014, however the automotive industry in Wuhu underperformed and saw headcount reduce. Since companies in Wuhu often hire from Nanjing, this negatively impacted recruitment. Despite this, we remain positive about the market for 2015, particularly as the chemical industry is likely to rebound after two years of sluggish performance. Professionals will also find opportunities in inland cities as companies continue to invest there and hire candidates from the Yangtze River Delta region due to local talent shortages. In 2015 we expect companies to remain cost-conscious and target professionals with experience in project management who can streamline the manufacturing process and improve efficiency. Candidates with specific technical backgrounds will be in greater demand than supply due to a shortage in skills. To entice talent away from first-tier cities, companies will need to offer very attractive remuneration. However, to secure the best professionals, employers will also benefit from demonstrating they can provide a genuine platform for career development. For those professionals moving roles, we expect salaries will increase by around 20%, as companies align with the rise in the Consumer Price Index. Companies will need to offer very attractive remuneration to entice talent away from first-tier cities. General Manager Plant Manager Operations Manager Maintenance Manager Production Manager EHS Manager Engineering Manager CI Manager IE Manager Project Manager R&D Manager 700k - 1.2m 800k - 2.0m k 500k - 1.0m k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k 311 Robert Walters Global Salary Survey 2015

13 NANJING HUMAN RESOURCES The HR recruitment market showed signs of improvement in 2014, driven in part by shared service centers creating demand for junior and mid-level positions. We anticipate this trend will continue in The automotive, electrical and electronics and machinery sectors created more vacancies, while the chemical industry remained quiet. As manufacturers, especially in automotive, open more plants, Nanjing will be well-positioned to be the headquarters location for functions such as HR. HR specialists in training as well as compensation and benefits were in demand as companies increased emphasis on developing and retaining talent. HR business partners were also high on hiring managers agendas as companies sought to strengthen their HR function, requiring HR business partners to work with the business to develop talent management strategies. HR business partnering skills will once again be a key hiring priority in 2015, with employers looking to identify candidates with overseas experience and strong English language and communication skills. However, as business partnering is a new concept in Nanjing, candidates with the necessary skill sets will be in short supply. New projects in the city will create jobs and there will be increased competition for talent in Competitive salary and retention bonuses will play a part in attracting the best people but factors such as work-life balance and career progression will also figure prominently in the recruitment process. We expect job-movers to receive a 15-30% increase in 2015, with those staying in their positions receiving around 5-12% - both these figures represent a slight increase on Factors such as work-life balance and career progression will figure prominently in the recruitment process. HR Director HR Manager C&B Manager Training Manager Recruiting Manager ER Manager HR Business Partner k k k k k k k k k k k k k k Robert Walters Global Salary Survey

14 NANJING SALES & MARKETING The strong demand for sales and business development professionals by local companies expanding overseas led to an active recruitment market in We saw particular demand within the electrical, electronics and machinery sectors as organisations sought to drive growth. In addition, we saw local companies restructure and expand their sales and marketing teams in 2014, stimulating competition for talent. Professionals with a good understanding of product positioning were sought-after by companies seeking to develop new product lines. We expect this trend to continue in Sales managers with strong business development skills, channel management experience and in-depth market knowledge will be sought-after as companies look to drive top-line growth. Demand for professionals experienced in after-sales and sales service will also increase. From the marketing perspective, employers will seek candidates with good commercial sense and relevant technical backgrounds who can understand products from the users point of view. Hiring managers will face the challenge of recruiting candidates with overseas experience, English language skills and a stable career track record in Nanjing in As local companies continue to expand overseas, the call for such talent will become more intense. Unsurprisingly, local companies are offering improved salaries and often include stock options in their remuneration packages. We expect job-movers to receive between 20-30% salary increases in 2015 (compared to 10-35% in 2014) while those staying in their positions can expect increases of 5-12%. Sales managers with strong business development skills will be sought-after as companies drive top-line growth. National Sales Director Regional Sales Director BD Manager Area Sales Manager Key Account Manager Product Manager Sales Supervisor Senior Sales Engineer Account Manager Sales Engineer 600k - 1.0m 700k - 1.0m k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k 313 Robert Walters Global Salary Survey 2015

15 NANJING SUPPLY CHAIN & QUALITY After a slow 2013, the supply chain market picked up in Activity increased in most areas although recruitment levels across the chemical sector remained low. However, hiring for supply chain and logistics managers increased as companies looked to improve efficiencies. We expect the market in 2015 to provide a steady number of openings. For instance, we foresee demands from the aerospace sector as a number of manufacturers plan to enter the Nanjing market. To attract the right people in a competitive and high-pressure market, employers will need to offer attractive remuneration but also outline to candidates a corporate culture promoting career advancement in a healthy working environment. Job-movers in 2015 can expect to see salary rises of 20-25% while those staying in their positions should receive between 8-10%. Hiring managers will continue to seek purchasing managers who offer a fresh perspective to supplier selection and who can improve product quality while keeping within budget. However, we anticipate that employers will struggle to find senior management professionals familiar with the supply chain function as there is a shortage of experienced talent in Nanjing. Supply Chain Manager Quality Manager Logistics Manager Purchasing Manager Supplier Quality Manager k k k k k k k k k k Robert Walters Global Salary Survey

16 SHANGHAI ACCOUNTING & FINANCE There was little momentum in the accounting and finance recruitment market in Economic uncertainty meant companies became increasingly cost-conscious and filled positions internally. In addition, government compliance policies meant firms took a more cautious stance towards business expansion, which slowed hiring plans further. Whilst junior and mid-level professionals remained active job-seekers, senior-level executives were cautious about switching jobs as they started to pay more attention to long-term career planning instead. The most noticeable change in 2014 was the shift in emphasis from traditional financial accounting to more business partnering roles. Hiring managers will increasingly seek financial planning and analysis managers able to work alongside senior management in identifying areas for growth or streamlining operations. We expect the recruitment market in 2015 will be similar to the second half of While some professionals will be cautious about changing jobs, some will be attracted to industries showing growth potential, notably FMCG, pharmaceutical, medical, IT and e- commerce. We anticipate hiring managers on a limited budget will struggle to hire candidates with the ideal breadth of experience. Employers may need to focus on essential requirements and be flexible on others in order to secure strong candidates. Companies were intent on retaining talent in 2014, evidenced by the salary rises on offer. Those switching jobs and those staying in their positions could command 15-20% increments in We expect these trends to continue in There was a shift in emphasis from traditional financial accounting to business partnering roles in Chief Financial Officer Commercial Director Regional Finance Director Finance Director Financial Controller BU Financial Controller Internal Audit Manager FP&A Manager Tax Manager Treasury Manager Finance Manager SSC Accounting Manager Accounting Manager Financial Analyst Internal Auditor m m 800k - 1.5m 800k - 1.2m m 900k - 1.3m 800k - 1.3m 800k - 1.3m k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k 315 Robert Walters Global Salary Survey 2015

17 SHANGHAI BANKING & FINANCIAL SERVICES FRONT OFFICE A slowdown in the Chinese economy meant front office recruitment was steady in Overall, front office positions were mainly replacement-based, as restructuring activity among banks led to positions becoming available at senior and mid-level. There were new roles created across corporate banking as Asian and small foreign banks opened up branches in Beijing, while large foreign banks continued to expand in second and third-tier cities. This trend is likely to continue as foreign banks already have a strong presence in first-tier cities. Confidence in the jobs market was dependent on role and sector - frontline staff in retail banks and financial institutions were more cautious about switching jobs during a year when banks approved fewer loans and cut back on product launches. However, some wealth management companies saw opportunities in China, hiring sales and relationship managers to encourage the affluent Chinese to invest overseas. Hiring at investment banks and asset management firms remained slow. However, Chinese banks and financial institutions were more active. Internet finance developed rapidly with banks offering more products online, while some e-commerce companies saw the opportunity to branch into financial services. Despite pockets of growth, we believe the job market will remain stable in Employers will not hire aggressively but will seek experienced sales professionals with strong product knowledge and a good track record of generating revenue and driving business growth. Such candidates may prove difficult to find, as these skills are not widely available in the present market. With professionals increasingly concerned about their career development, hiring managers should focus on offering clear career paths and opportunities for job rotation and international relocation if they are to attract and retain top talent. Job-movers could command 20-30% increments in 2014, while non-movers received between 7-8%. We expect to see professionals receiving similar or slightly lower percentage increments in Internet finance developed rapidly with banks offering more products online while some e-commerce companies saw the opportunity to branch into financial services. KEY TRENDS Foreign banks will continue to develop in second and third-tier cities. E-commerce companies will continue to branch out into the financial services sector. Experienced sales professionals are in short supply. Despite pockets of growth, the job market will remain cautious in Robert Walters Global Salary Survey

18 SHANGHAI BANKING & FINANCIAL SERVICES MIDDLE & BACK OFFICE The recruitment market across the middle and back office was varied during Although the pace of growth across the Chinese economy slowed, there was more hiring in the middle office as most foreign banks and financial institutions increased headcount in their risk teams to oversee new regulatory requirements. However, the back office saw less movement, with limited changes in operations teams, although it's likely that back office professionals with tier-one banking experience will remain in demand. Chinese banks and financial institutions saw greater activity. Internet finance developed rapidly with financial institutions offering more products and services online, while some e-commerce companies branched out into financial services. With the same set-up as traditional financial institutions, these firms looked for talent from across the front, middle and back office. Meanwhile, the Shanghai Free Trade Zone remains an area to watch and its development could boost growth and hiring prospects for banks and financial institutions. While we do not anticipate banks and financial institutions hiring at any greater pace in the short-term, we do expect them to continue recruiting for middle office functions like risk, compliance and internal audit in 2015 to ensure regulatory requirements are followed. Hiring risk professionals with an in-depth understanding of the China market and the regulatory framework will prove challenging in Those with eight to ten years' experience will be particularly hard to find as there is a limited pool of talent and these professionals are highly sought-after by companies outside of the financial sector. While hiring managers will have to offer competitive salaries, it is just as important to highlight career paths within the organisation and offer opportunities for job rotation and international work experience in order to hire strong candidates in this talent-short market. Job-movers commanded 20-25% salary increments in 2014 while those staying in their positions received closer to 3-5%. We expect professionals to receive similar or slightly lower percentage increases in 2015, due to salaries flattening after several years of high increments. Hiring risk professionals with an in-depth understanding of the China market and the regulatory framework will prove challenging. KEY TRENDS Internet finance developed rapidly, with financial institutions offering more products and services online. Back office professionals with tier-one banking experience will remain in demand. Job-movers are likely to command salary increases of 20-25% in Robert Walters Global Salary Survey 2015

20 SHANGHAI HUMAN RESOURCES The continued expansion of large companies in China meant HR recruitment remained active in The strategic role that the HR function can play became more crucial for organisations during Particularly for companies expanding through organic growth, as they were very keen to retain their top talent in an increasingly candidate short market. Meanwhile, staffing integration was a concern for organisations going through mergers. As a result, companies particularly sought HR business partners. However, as HR has traditionally been viewed as a support function, it will take time for HR professionals to develop business partnering skills. Companies may therefore find the right calibre of professionals in short supply. Cost-conscious companies established in-house recruitment departments in 2014, which led to the hiring of more HR specialists to sit within these teams. There was also increased demand for specialist roles including: talent acquisition & management, compensation & benefits, organisational development, training, learning & development and employee relations. In 2015, we expect to see similar trends continue. Job-movers should see salary increases similar to last year of 20%, with those staying in their positions receiving 8-10%. However, we expect there to be less movement as HR professionals realise they will come across a 'title ceiling' if they move for money but are not building up skill sets. We expect employers to respond by providing tailored support and training in order to retain talent. Job movers should see salary increases similar to last year of 20%, with those staying in positions receiving 8-10%. HR Director Head of Compensation & Benefits Head of Organisational Development Head of Learning & Development Head of Talent Acquisition Compensation & Benefits Manager Talent Acquisition Manager Organisational Development Manager Learning & Development Manager HR Business Partner HR Manager Office Manager Executive Assistant m m 800k - 1.2m m 800k - 1.2m m 800k - 1.2m 800k - 1.2m 800k - 1.2m 800k - 1.2m k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k 319 Robert Walters Global Salary Survey 2015

21 SHANGHAI INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY The job market for IT professionals was buoyant in 2014, as development of the digital sector and shared services centres (SSCs) created many new positions. There was also increased demand for software engineers as IT companies opened research and development centres in China. The Shanghai Free Trade Zone had a significant impact on recruitment, with tax and currency exchange benefits encouraging companies to set up operations, resulting in higher demand for IT professionals. Digitalisation was the biggest trend in As more companies expanded their product and service offerings online, this led to rapid growth in areas such as e-commerce, mobile applications and internet finance. We anticipate that 2015 will be another year of development as the digital sector continues to mature. E-commerce and mobile applications will be key growth-drivers, with companies looking for project managers and design professionals to create platforms and products. Mobile application specialists with knowledge of ios and Android systems will also be highly sought-after. Wearable devices and smart hardware are expected to be a new growth market, with a corresponding rise in demand for hardware and software engineers. IT service providers will be looking for architects, infrastructure and applications support specialists. SSCs will be looking for services delivery managers and those with experience in establishing centres. Meanwhile, internet finance offered good prospects too. We expect an increased need for internet security professionals to ensure new financial services providers are compliant with regulators rules. As e-commerce, mobile applications and internet finance are relatively new areas, there are a limited number of senior professionals in the market. Companies will therefore be hiring predominately at the middle-level where the talent pool is larger. The biggest challenge hiring managers will face in large organisations is growing competition for all levels of talent from well-financed start-ups. Many well-financed start-ups are offering both competitive salaries and employee stock options. Salary increments in 2014 for job-movers were 20%, with 5-8% offered to those staying in their positions. We expect a similar level of increments in However, in such a highly competitive market, salary is no longer the overriding concern for professionals. Career progression, office location, management style and company culture will be decisive factors in the decision process and hiring managers may need to increase their focus on these areas. In such a highly competitive market, salary is no longer the overriding concern for professionals. KEY TRENDS Digitalisation was the biggest trend in As more companies expanded their products and service offerings online, this led to rapid growth in areas such as e-commerce, mobile applications and internet finance. There will be an increased demand for internet security professionals to ensure financial services providers are compliant with regulators rules. Hiring managers in big companies will face stiff competition from wellfinanced start-ups offering candidates competitive salary and employee stock options. Robert Walters Global Salary Survey

23 SHANGHAI OPERATIONS & MANUFACTURING There was increased recruitment in operations and manufacturing in This was largely a result of the automotive sector remaining active, with growing demand for cars in second and third-tier cities. The energy sector also grew, with foreign investment increasing and companies looking for experienced project managers who could manage an entire project. In contrast, the machinery sector was quiet with hiring mostly replacement-based. As more foreign companies moved their research and development centres to China, there followed a high demand for junior professionals specialising in this area. At senior level, there were replacements in director-level roles as companies streamlined their business processes. With companies increasingly moving their headquarters to Shanghai and the trend of talent localisation continuing, they are also searching for local senior-level candidates with international experience. In 2015, we expect the pharmaceutical and chemical sectors to join energy and automotive as key growth areas for recruitment. However, hiring managers may struggle to find professionals with the right level of experience, relevant technical background and people skills. Companies were generous in 2014 when it came to remuneration, with high-calibre jobmovers receiving 25-30% increases. In 2015, candidates can expect around 20-30%. However, an increase in salary is no longer the primary motivator, as candidates are willing to move for the same salary if the role enables career progression. Candidates may be willing to move for the same salary if the role enables career progression. Chief Operating Officer Head of Operations Plant GM Operations Director Master Black Belt Environmental Health & Safety Director Operations Manager Facility Manager Production Manager Maintenance Manager Environmental Health & Safety Manager Black Belt Project Manager Lean Consultant m m m m 700k - 1.5m 800k - 1.5m 800k - 1.1m 800k - 1.2m 700k - 1.5m 700k - 1.6m 700k - 1.4m 750k - 1.5m 550k - 1.0m 600k - 1.0m k k k k k k k k k k k k k k Robert Walters Global Salary Survey

24 SHANGHAI SALES & MARKETING FMCG Overall there was a healthy level of hiring activity within FMCG sales and marketing in The entrance of foreign food SMEs into the Chinese market created demand for mid-level professionals in sales, product management, marketing and e-commerce. Recruitment slowed in other areas as new government policies led to a decline in consumer spending on luxury items. However, a positive effect of this led to companies refocusing their sales and marketing strategy to better target consumers. This led to restructuring at senior management level as companies hired professionals with a strategic mindset and a good understanding of the local market. We expect similar trends in 2015 with further restructuring and foreign SMEs expanding sales teams. Hiring managers will continue to seek mid-level professionals able to drive business growth. Digital and e-commerce professionals may prove the most difficult to hire as they are highly sought-after and the candidate pool is limited. Job-movers could command 20-30% salary increases in This was 3-4% higher than in 2013, as companies offered more to encourage talent to move. Those remaining in their positions received increases of around 7%. We expect a similar level of increments in INDUSTRIAL Hiring activity in industrial sales and marketing was healthy in The automotive industry remained active, especially component companies looking for mid-level sales professionals. The pharmaceutical and medical devices sectors were also active as companies increased their focus on the Chinese market with new positions created at senior regional level, such as regional sales director, based in Shanghai or Beijing but looking after the Asia Pacific region. We expect similar trends to continue into 2015 and more generally we envisage additional marketing roles being created by start-ups and new-to-china companies looking to build brands. Hiring managers will continue to look for value-adding talent with a stable career track record. However, this type of candidate is normally not actively seeking a job, making it challenging for employers to secure their ideal candidates. There was a slight year-on-year increase in remuneration in Those staying in their positions received a 10% increase, while jobmovers received around 20%. We expect similar rates in Candidates are no longer just attracted by salary increases but also by potential progression opportunities. KEY TRENDS We expect growth opportunities from affordable fashion brands and in second and third-tier cities. Employers must actively promote their company culture and demonstrate a career path to attract the best people. There is a shortage of e-commerce and digital professionals, and they will be able to command competitive salaries in Robert Walters Global Salary Survey 2015

25 SHANGHAI SALES & MARKETING PROFESSIONAL SERVICES Sales and marketing candidates within professional services found a range of opportunities in Sales and business development managers with strong team management skills were particularly in demand. We anticipate a similar market outlook in There will be further hiring from growth sectors such as e-commerce, IT, industrial, financial information and travel. Mid-level managers with around 6 to 12 years experience who can lead teams will be high on the recruitment agenda in However, hiring managers will struggle to recruit professionals with experience in e- commerce and digital. These areas have developed rapidly and companies may need to offer highly competitive packages to attract the best people. However, professionals are looking beyond purely monetary factors when deciding their next career move. Having the right talent management strategy in place has become important and hiring managers will need to show candidates they have opportunities to learn and grow within the organisation. We expect salaries in 2015 to be in line with 2014, when job-movers received 20-25% increments. For more senior positions, the increase was around 15%. Those who stayed in their jobs saw increments of 6-8%. RETAIL & LUXURY There were limited new openings for sales and marketing professionals in the luxury and retail sector in A decline in consumer spending due to government policies saw international brands shelve plans for new stores. Recruitment slowed but there were replacement positions as companies restructured sales teams. After the restructures are completed, we expect the sector to stabilise in 2015 and professionals who can drive business growth will be sought-after. There could be further growth potential for affordable fashion brands targeting younger consumers. Professionals may find more opportunities in second and third-tier cities as companies continue to expand into these new markets where consumption is rising. Some may, however move to more promising sectors such as e-commerce. Employers who hire in 2015 will look for candidates in tune with consumer needs with a track record of hitting targets. Companies limited by budget may need to be flexible and consider candidates from other backgrounds. In previous years, professionals who stayed in their jobs could receive an 8-15% salary increase while those switching jobs could command 25-30%. However, due to the sluggish market we expect job-movers in 2015 to receive a 5-15% salary increase, with 3-8% offered to those staying in their positions. Sales and business development professionals who can drive business growth will be highly sought-after across different sectors in Robert Walters Global Salary Survey

China Beijing Shanghai Suzhou THE RECRUITMENT MARKET IN CHINA GREW AT A CONSERVATIVE PACE IN 2015. WHILE COMPANIES WERE MORE CAUTIOUS ABOUT ADDING NEW HEADCOUNT, HIRING FOR REPLACEMENT-BASED AND STRATEGIC

Thailand IT WAS A TRANSITIONAL YEAR FOR THAILAND IN 2015 AS COMPANIES FOCUSED ON DRIVING DOWN COSTS DUE TO THE GENERAL SLOWDOWN ACROSS SOUTH- EAST ASIA, HOWEVER RECRUITMENT WILL REMAIN BUOYANT IN 2016.

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Vietnam 2015 WAS A POSITIVE YEAR FOR RECRUITMENT IN VIETNAM. STRONG LEVELS OF DEMAND WERE DRIVEN BY NEW BUSINESSES ENTERING THE MARKET, INCLUDING THE ARRIVAL OF MAJOR COMPANIES FROM AUSTRALIA, THE US AND

Indonesia 2015 WAS A MIXED YEAR FOR THE INDONE- SIAN RECRUITMENT MARKET. A slowdown in growth, political challenges, a continuing failure to address critical infrastructure issues and a declining rupiah

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